Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.9209 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Latin America and the Caribbean, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Latin America and the Caribbean recorded 0.9209 % change on previous year for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2027.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and down 41.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 5.12 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -5.53 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 49th of 85 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Latin America and the Caribbean, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1995 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1997 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +124.8% |
| 1998 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1999 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2000 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2001 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2002 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2008 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 2010 | 0.9551 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2011 | 1.12 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +65.2% |
| 2013 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 2014 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +52.0% |
| 2016 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +16.6% |
| 2018 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2020 | -5.53 % change on previous year | -470.3% |
| 2021 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -192.6% |
| 2022 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 2023 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 2024 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +30.9% |
| 2025 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2026 | 0.9673 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2027 | 0.9209 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.66 % change on previous year | 1.56 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.1 % change on previous year | 1.6 % change on previous year | 2.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.37 % change on previous year | 0.9551 % change on previous year | 1.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9212 % change on previous year | -5.53 % change on previous year | 5.12 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean
- 46 Sao Tome and Principe 2.4 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Namibia 2.37 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Pakistan 2.36 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Papua New Guinea 2.32 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Tajikistan 2.25 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Botswana 2.18 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Egypt 2.16 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 198,545 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 62.53 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 331,299 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.34 % change on previous year (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 59.34 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 20,218 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 44,022 (2027)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) 307,384 (2025)
- Employment 307,384 (2025)
- Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Latin America and the Caribbean was 0.9209 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 5.12 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.53 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 49th out of 85 groups with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.